pending messages

[PEN-ding MES-ij-iz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form of the noun 'messages')
mensagens pendentes
1. Messages that have been sent or received but have not yet been read, processed, or delivered
I have three pending messages waiting for my response in the chat application.
Tenho três mensagens pendentes aguardando minha resposta no aplicativo de bate-papo.
2. Communications that are in a queue or awaiting action before completion
The system shows 12 pending messages that need to be approved by the manager.
O sistema mostra 12 mensagens pendentes que precisam ser aprovadas pelo gerente.
3. Unresolved or outstanding messages in a communication system
Please check your email for pending messages before the deadline.
Por favor, verifique seu e-mail para mensagens pendentes antes do prazo.
This term is ubiquitous in modern digital communication across both Brazilian and American English contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly used in business emails, messaging apps, and project management tools. The phrase reflects the contemporary workplace culture where message management and response time are often indicators of productivity and professionalism.
NYC Slang
unread stuff / messages waiting up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unread messagesoutstanding messageswaiting messagesqueued messagesunprocessed messages
Antonyms / Antônimos
delivered messagesread messagesprocessed messagescompleted messages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagens pendentes
Standard formal usage in business and digital contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mensagens pendentes / msgs em aberto
Casual shortened form 'msgs em aberto' commonly used in informal digital communication
São Paulo
mensagens pendentes / mensagens não lidas
Often uses 'não lidas' (unread) as alternative in tech industry
Portugal
mensagens pendentes / mensagens em espera
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'em espera' (on hold) as alternative

Related Words

notificationinboxmessage queuedelivery statusread receiptunread count

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the pending messages
catch up on pending messages
pending messages piling up
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